Use this blog posting to share information about scholarships that you can apply for as a freshman. Please include the URL and a short description of the scholarship.
You can NOT claim the same scholarship as someone else. First come first serve!
You will find these scholarships on the various web sites that I have given you for this class.
THIS IS EXTRA CREDIT!
http://www.wyzant.com/Scholarships/
ReplyDeleteto earn this scholarship you must write an essay that is 300 words or less about the most important lesson you have learned in life. There are only 3 of these types of scholarship. The top three people with the best essay wins the scholarship.
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.dosomething.org/teensforjeans?utm_source=fastweb&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=jeans
ReplyDeleteFor this scholarship you have to collect gentley used jeans and take them to a local Aeropostale store. After that you must report back to dosomething.org to be eligable for the scholarship.
Humanist Essay Contest
ReplyDeleteThis essay contest is for students in grades 9-12 who live in the United States and Canada. To participate in the contest, applicants must write a 1,500 to 2,500-word research-based essay on a topic suitable for publication in the Humanist magazine. Personal, scholarship-style essays do not fit this criteria. The definition of humanism that guides the judging of essays appears on the inside front cover of each Humanist; a free sample copy is available upon request. Selection will be based on originality of thought, sense of emotional engagement, clarity and quality of presentation, amount of research evidenced, and future potential shown by the author.
The Doodle For Google Scholarship
ReplyDeleteThis scholarship is for students in grades K-12 who are enrolled in US-based public, private, or homeschool programs. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a piece of original, two-dimensional artwork on a given theme that features the Google logo.
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ReplyDeleteGarrett Magrum 2-2-12
ReplyDeletehttp://www.meritaid.com/page/scholarships/meritScholarships.jsp
For this scholarship you have to answer a bunch of questions about yourself and where you go to school, in addition you will have to type a 1-2 page report on your school life and why you deserve the scholarship
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ReplyDeleteHolocaust Remembrance project Essay Contest
ReplyDeleteThis essay contest is for students age 19 and under who are currently enrolled as high school students in grades 9-12 (including homeschooled students). Students who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program are also eligible. Applicants must be residents of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam, or US citizens living abroad. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a research-based essay addressing why Holocaust remembrance is so important and what young people today can do to combat prejudice, discrimination, and violence. The ten first-place contest winners must also participate in a "scholar week" in Boston in late June 2012.
Don't be Trashy Scholarship
ReplyDeleteAward: $500 Deadline: April 22, 2012
You must sign up on the sponsor's website and start and complete a recycling project. Everyone who takes action in the campaign and reports back to DoSomething will be considered for this award.
http://www.dosomething.org/trashy
2400 Expert National Scholarship - The 2400 Expert National Scholarship is available to high school students who plan to enroll in a full - time course of study at an accredited four - year college or university. To be considered, you must submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "Do you believe standardized test scores (such as the SAT, ACT, APs, etc) are a good indicator of students' academic abilities? Why or why not?"
ReplyDeleteAward: $500
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships?page=3
The Healthy Lifestyle Scholarship of $5,000 can be granted to any US Resident that is below the age of 25. To win the prize money, candidates must submit a 1000 word maximum essay about why it is imporatant to lead a healthy life style in school and an additional 500 word essay about how these plans will help you acheive your career plan, goals and personal ambitions.
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Discus Award College Scholarships - The Discus Awards College Scholarship is available to high school students who are planning to attend college. To be considered, you must demonstrate leadership / excellence in three of the following categories: academics, arts, athletics, community service, faith, government, green, technology, work, or another achievement.
ReplyDeleteAward: $2000
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships?page=3
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ReplyDeleteThis essay contest is for students who are in grades 7 through 12. Level 1 of the contest is for students from grades 7, 8, and 9, and level 2 is for students from grades 10, 11, and 12. To apply for this scholarship, applicants in each level must write an essay that addresses a given topic. Level 1 applicants must write on the topic: "honoring thy father and mother: how and why from your own perspective." Level 2 applicants must write on the topic: "remembering the holocaust: what can be done so we never forget?" Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and a minimum of 250 words. Level 1 essays may not exceed 1,000 words. Level 2 essays may not exceed 1,500 words. Entrance prizes of $18 will be awarded to the first 50 essays received in each level
ReplyDeletehttp://www.meritaid.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=37308&sortBy=&reverse=false
Ayn Rand "Anthem" Essay Contest
ReplyDeleteThis contest is for students in eighth, ninth, and tenth grade. To apply, applicants must submit an essay for the book "Anthem" by Ayn Rand on one of the topics listed on the website.
This scholarship is for current high school students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens and have a 2.0 GPA. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay about how they are actively making a difference in the world. One scholarship is awarded each month. Applicants must be members of Giving Soul; membership is free.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.meritaid.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=3518&sortBy=&reverse=false
Grant Gose
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http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/151506-pasta-tales-essay-contest
The Pasta Tales Essay Contest, hosted by Olive Garden, is for students in first through twelfth grade. The applicant(s) must answer the question, "If you were given $5,000 to support education in your local community, how would you use it, and why?" The response must be between 50 and 250 words in order to be considered for this scholarship.
Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards
ReplyDeleteThis contest is for current high school students who are between the ages of 13 and 18. Applicants must be residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. To apply, applicants must create and submit a print or broadcast/video entry that promotes safe driving habits among teens.
The WordSmart "High School" Scholarship
ReplyDeleteOpen to current high school students in grades 9-11 who are planning to enroll in college. You must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa to qualify for this award.
Award: $2000 Deadline fed. 16, 2012
http://www.wordsmart.com/fwscholar/signup.php
This scholarship is for 10th through 12th graders, undergraduate college students, and non-traditional students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens or legal residents, and be attending or plan to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational/trade school in the United States. Applicants must be committed to using education to better their lives and that of their family and/or community.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.meritaid.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=3552&sortBy=&reverse=false
Poetry Out Loud Scholarship Contest
ReplyDeleteThis scholarship contest involves participating in a series of poetry recitation competitions. To qualify for this scholarship contest, applicants must be high school students and US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must prepare three poems from the Poetry Out Loud anthology and participate in at least one local competition before state finals, which will be held in early spring 2012. Homeschooled students are eligible for the contest if they participate in a competition at a local school or with other local homeschooled students. Winners of state finals will advance to national finals, which will take place May 15-15, 2012, in Washington, DC. Awards will be given to the top nine finishers at national finals. For more information on how to conduct a Poetry Out Loud competition at your school, contact your state Poetry Out Loud coordinator.
Could you use $100,000 to change the world? The Do Something Awards celebrate young people 25 and under who are tackling a problem and changing the world. Apply or nominate someone today at www.dosomething.org/awards. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada and age 25 or under. Application closes March 1st, 2012. There will be one $100,000 Grant Winner and up to five $10,000 Grant Winners.
ReplyDeleteAward: 10,000
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships?page=3
This contest is for students in eighth, ninth, and tenth grade. To apply, applicants must submit an essay for the book "Anthem" by Ayn Rand on one of the topics listed on the website
ReplyDeletehttp://www.meritaid.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=2540&sortBy=&reverse=false
The Fastweb Refer a Friend Sweepstakes
ReplyDeleteOpen to registered Fastweb members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and who are at least thirteen (13) years of age. You must log into your Fastweb account to obtain your personal referral link. For each person who registers for Fastweb via your personal referral link during the Promotion Period, you will earn one entry into this month's drawing.
Award: $500 Dealine: Feb. 20, 2012
http://www.fastweb.com/content/refer-a-friend
http://www.americanlawyeracademy.com/viral-video-scholarship-contest
ReplyDeleteALA Viral Video Scholarship Contest
submit a viral video covering public safety
Google Science Fair
ReplyDeleteThis program is open to full-time students between the ages of 13 and 18 who are enrolled in a private or public school anywhere in the world. Homeschooled students in the same age group are also eligible. (Eligible minors must have their parents' or legal guardians' permission to enter.) To apply for this program, applicants must create a science fair project in one of the specified categories, either individually or as a group, and submit a video or presentation. Three finalist students or teams will be chosen, one in each age category (13-14, 15-16, and 17-18). Of those three finalists, one will be selected as the grand prize winner and will receive an National Geographic expedition to the Galapagos Islands and a $50,000 scholarship (to be split equally among the group if a team wins). The two remaining finalist winners will each receive a $25,000 scholarship, also to be split equally among the group if a team wins. Entries may be submitted in English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hebrew, Polish, Japanese, Russian, Dutch, Korean, or Chinese (Hong Kong or Taiwan).
This program is open to full-time students between the ages of 13 and 18 who are enrolled in a private or public school anywhere in the world. Homeschooled students in the same age group are also eligible. (Eligible minors must have their parents' or legal guardians' permission to enter.) To apply for this program, applicants must create a science fair project in one of the specified categories, either individually or as a group, and submit a video or presentation. Three finalist students or teams will be chosen, one in each age category (13-14, 15-16, and 17-18). Of those three finalists, one will be selected as the grand prize winner and will receive an National Geographic expedition to the Galapagos Islands and a $50,000 scholarship (to be split equally among the group if a team wins). The two remaining finalist winners will each receive a $25,000 scholarship, also to be split equally among the group if a team wins. Entries may be submitted in English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hebrew, Polish, Japanese, Russian, Dutch, Korean, or Chinese (Hong Kong or Taiwan).
ReplyDeletehttp://www.meritaid.com/page/scholarships/details.jsp?scholarshipID=3895&sortBy=&reverse=false
http://www.scholarships.com/main.aspx
ReplyDeletefill out a web site and then you get matched with all thwe other collages and tution cost.
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ReplyDeleteColege Prowler No essay Scholarship
Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education-related expenses. The scholarship is open to all high school and college students and those planning to enroll in the next 12 months.
Cost of Common Application for all the colleges that accept:
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http://www.wordsmart.com/fwscholar/signup.php
ReplyDeleteThe WordSmart "High School" Scholarship
is open to current high school students in grades 9-11 who are planning to enroll in college. You must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa to qualify for this award.
Award: $2000 Deadline fed. 16, 2012
http://www.wordsmart.com/fwscholar/signup.php Award: $2000 Deadline fed. 16, 2012
ReplyDeleteThe WordSmart is a High School Scholarship and
is open to students in grades 9-11 who are enrolling in college. You must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa to qualify for this award.
Could you use $100,000 to change the world? The "Do Something Awards" celebrate young people 25 and under who are tackling a problem and changing the world. Apply or nominate someone today at www.dosomething.org/awards.
ReplyDelete-Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. This opportunity closes March 1st, 2012. There will be one $100,000 Grant Winner and five $10,000 Grant Winners.
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships?page=3